Italy overtaken by France as largest wine producer
The wine lobby groups UIV and Assoenologi in Italy said earlier this week that the country’s wine production was expected to decline by 12% to less than 44 million hectolitres this year.
New Zealand livestock numbers fall as forestry conversions rise
A new study by Beef and Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has shown that changes in land usage, including the conversion of farmland to forestry plantations, is continuing to have an impact on livestock numbers in New Zealand.
India’s rice export ban could deepen global food shortages
Further restrictions on rice exports recently announced by India, including a 20% duty on exports of parboiled rice, have triggered fears that it will further exacerbate global food inflation.
UK resumes sheep embryo exports to the US
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) in the UK has announced the resumption of UK sheep embryos exports to the US.
Second-largest ever US maize harvest forecast weighs on prices
An 18% decline in maize prices has been reported in the US during July on the back of forecasts that this year’s harvest will be the second-largest on record at an estimated 15,13 billion bushels (about 384 million tons), according to Reuters.
Chinese meat consumption growth unlocks export opportunities
A significant increase in meat consumption in China is opening up new export opportunities for countries around the world.
India’s rice export ban to halt progress on food inflation
India has halted two million tons of rice exports with immediate effect as the country seeks to keep local supply and prices stable amid a looming election. The ban impacts all non-basmati white rice and came into effect on Thursday last week.
UK project aims to reduce methane emissions in sheep
The sheep industry in the UK is hoping to use genetic engineering to reduce methane emissions without negatively affecting important traits such as grazing ability.
Fruit and vegetable shortages loom for Ireland
Growers and industry specialists are warning that consumers in Ireland can expect a shortage of fruit and vegetables for the rest of 2023.
Concern about forecast for decline in Australia’s winter crops
The production of winter crops in Australia is expected to fall sharply during the coming season from the record highs experienced during the past few seasons.
Heavy rain in China damages millions of tons of wheat
Prolonged rainfall on a scale rarely seen before is severely hampering wheat production in China, resulting in crops becoming infecting with blight and leading to preharvest sprouting.
Brazil declares animal health emergency after bird flu outbreak
The world's largest poultry exporter, Brazil, has declared a 180-day animal health emergency starting on Monday, 23 May.
